Happy Fall Y'All

Hello there friends,
I know it's been a while since we last met, but I'm back to share a card for My Favorite Things Card Design Superstar Contest.

I haven't had much time for lovely crafternoons lately, so in between grading and laundry, I sat down to create this card:

 Per the design contest rules, I've used all MFT stamps and dienamics which I will list below. I am ready for Fall to arrive here in California- which means 70 degree weather for us *Ü* That is what inspired my card. I grew sunflowers in my Grammy's yard when I was a little girl so I have a special place for these sunny, happy flowers. Plus the fact that we got to toast & eat the seeds makes it beautiful & yummy! I did some Distress Ink blending & spritzed it with water. The pinking edge panel and middles of the sunflowers look black, but it's a dark brown color.

Here's a peek of the innie:

I haven't sent my Grammy a card in a while, so it's only right I send this one to her since she's my biggest card fan *Ü*

One last peek...crossing my fingers!!!

It was so good for my crafty soul to get back to creating. It would be AMAZING to be one of the winners. Honestly, I'm not entering this contest for the fame--- just for the fortune! Hehehe *Ü*  $250 MFT money would definitely put a dent in my wish list! *Ü*

Supplies Used: 
Stamps: Birthday Sentiments (MFT), Because You (MFT)
Dienamics: Sunflower Dienamics (MFT), Royal Leaves Dienamics (MFT), Pinking Edge Rectangle STAX (MFT),  Hello There Dienamics (MFT), Blueprints 29 (MFT), Basic Stitch Lines (MFT)
Paper: Tiny Check 6x6 paper pack (MFT), Subtle Plaids 6x6 paper pack (MFT)

 Thanks for stopping by today. I have a big announcement coming....soon...

Until next time...
Tootles!

Feels like Fall

Hi friends,
So in keeping with bringing balance to the force (and YES! I am looking forward to the new Star Wars movie *Ü*), I bring you a couple of Fall-themed cards.
Here's the first:

 It's bright, I know- lol. I hadn't played with MFT sketches in a while, so I thought I would check out this week's sketch:

I couldn't get past the stars because I'm so literal when it comes to sketches, but i decided to challenge myself & my card was born. It is colored with Copics and the background is blended with Distress Inks. I'm going to send it to my Grammy because I haven't sent a card in a while :(

Here's card #2

I made this one to send to my friends that teach at my former school.
Here are the innies:

Thank you for popping in today! Have a great week *Ü*

Scarecrow Tin Pin Face

Hi friends,
As I mentioned in yesterday's post, this weekend my crafty friend & I went to the Stamp in the Hand Show. It's geared for card makers so several stamp companies showcase their stamps & products. Darcie's was of these companies that was new to me & they had some really sweet stamps. They had several stamp sets that coordinated with their "tin pins" embellishments. Well, 'nuf blabber... see if you can find it on my card:

Ok, disclaimer: I should temporarily take down my Copic Certified button cuz I am waaaay rusty! Ack! I haven't colored in over 4 months & it shows :(  Aside from that, isn't this little scarecrow guy the cutest :) Did you find the tin pin???

No? How 'bout now...

 Ahhh ya got it! It's the little button on his face! The little buttons are already colored in, so if coloring faces makes ya crazy, these may be your slice of cake! You simply color everything but the face & plop these little pins on top. I also used the Sunflower Die-namics from MFT on each corner.

Here's a peek at the simple innies:

 The vine is a scrap piece from another project that found a home here :)

I used this sketch from SSD made by my blog pal, and card maker extraordinaire, Kathy:

Great sketch, Kathy :)

I'm also going to be joining in the following challenges:
Crafty Cardmakers: More than one punch/die cut---> banner, ovals, & sunflowers
Lollipop Crafts: We are Thankful
Paper Playtime: Autumn colors
Paper Pretties: Thank you card
The Pink Elephant: TPE174 Punches or dies
One Stop Craft: Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey: Anything Goes

Well, I'm so thankful you took a minute to pop in & check out my card. Unlike the past couple of weeks, I had some extra crafty time this weekend so I actually have more concoctions to share. :)
Y'all come back now, ya hear!...


The 411 
Stamps: Darcie's JCS184 & JCS188
Paper: Chocolate Chip- SU, Cryogen white cs, Authentique- Thankful
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Chestnut Roan
Tools: Copics, Sunflower Die-namics- MFT, Nestabilities, hemp cord, Morrocan CB EF

Fall Family Mini-Album

Howdy friends,
While some people were busy pepper spraying others on Black Friday, I got to complete one more mini-album :). Just like the Christmas one I shared last time, this book is from Paisleys & Polka Dots (and sorry, it is not available either :(. It was a challenge to photograph this book since the pages flip up, and my OTT light was not playing nicely :(
Here it is:

 It's a multi-layer or waterfall design full of all those goodies that make these albums such fun!

Here's the first page:

Next page:

Page 3:

Page: 4

Page 5:

Page 6:

Page 7:

Page 8:

Page 9:

I'll probably retake the pics & post them later this week.  It's ready to go with mats for pics & journaling spots. I want to put some Thanksgiving pics in this album.

Thanks so much for peeking today. The weekend will be here in a couple of sleeps & I can't wait!
Have a great rest of the week!
Gotta Go!

Thankful for You

Hi friends,
Happy Thanksgiving to those of us here in the states. I luuuv Thanksgiving cuz it's a time to get together with family & friends, eat, drink caramel apple cider, eat, relax, and EAT! Turkey leftovers are the BEST! My grammy makes her world famous pan con pavo (kinda like turkey sandwiches, but a million times better!!!)  I make turkey enchiladas & turkey autumn soup. I don't make these any other time of the year so my boys look forward to leftovers too :)

Today, I have a card I'm dedicating to all the sweet people who take a minute to take a peek at my blog---> that would be YOU! I'm thankful for your kind words, for your cyber hugs, for making the blog experience such a treat!
Here's my card for ya:

I used lots of MFT toys here! 5 of their products to be exact! Starting with my newest favorite set called Homespun Birdhouse--- luv! (you'll be seeing a few more cards with this set ;) Then, I also used the woodgrain picket fence die, the mini-rosette die (cut from felt), the mini-banner day set, and the Sheltering tree (for the branch). I wanted my birdcage to hang but I was too lazy to pull out my Cricut to cut out a branch. This worked OK, me thinks :)
 Here's a closer peek:

 See a touch of the Viva Pen in gold? Bit of Cream along the edges...Happy sigh... :)

Here's a peek of the innies:

I usually decorate the innies of my cards even if just a bit.

Thanks for peeking!
Gobble til you Wobble!

Spoon & Fork Included

Hi ya friends,
I'm afraid the flu bug bit me & I've been under the weather & under the covers :( but thankfully I did have a chance to make a few cards before I went down. Today's card uses a couple of things I picked up from Heartfelt Creations. It is the invitation I created for those who are attending Thanksgiving at my house this year.
Here it is:

 I only made 2 Hee! Hee! This year, the family is headed up north for Thanksgiving. My oldest son has basketball tournaments so I'm staying behind with him. So our only invitees are my brother & grammy :)

 Here's a peek from the side:

Those are appetizer spoons & forks I found a while back at Ralphs (in the aisle where they have plastic ware & plates) & I thought they were so cute!!! I bought them cuz I figured I'd use them for something crafty & it turns out, my hoarding paid off. They're miniature, silver plastic ware- perfect for my card, don't ya think?  I used the Open Falling Leaves stamp set (embossed in gold) along with the coordinating dies. The doily is PTI, the pattern papers are MME Lost & Found Sunshine, and glammed it up with my Viva Pen in gold.

Here's a peek of the innies too:
 simple...

Thanksgiving = Good eats 'round these parts. Yummy! Can't wait!

I'll be greatfully playing along in the following challenges:
The Pink Elephant: Giving Thanks
Our Creative Corner: Photo Inspiration(the golds & creams- ready to eat!)
There's Magic in the Air: Giving Thanks plus brown, Orange, Yellow
Craft your Passion: Photo Inspiration
Corrosive Challenge: Give Thanks
Card Makin Mamas: Thanks
Inspire Me Fridays: Anything Goes
Our Craft Lounge: Thankful

Thanks so much for peeking!
Here I come Nyquil...

Fall Thanks

Hello dear friends,
Those of us here in the states are getting ready for...  some FOOTBALL!!! oh & Thanksgiving too ;) This year, I'm hosting dinner at my house so I've been running around like a crazy woman (more than my usual crazy :) getting everything ready. No, i don't cook---> you were going to ask weren't ya! I actually ordered a Chucky (aka Turducken) & a full meal from the culinary school at a local university. All I need to do is heat & eat---> just my style! i make some smaller- less pressure if i mess them up- side dishes. But, I do have to get the house ready, & the boys ready.
Anyhoo, I did take some time to create a Thank you card for my neighbors. They give my older son a ride to school, & often, back home from school. Both of our sons play basketball on the same team at school.
I used this week's Monday Mojo sketch:

 Here's my card:

 I used Leaf Prints & Signature Greetings stamp sets from PTI. The leaves are stamped in Terra Cotta Tile, Pumpkin Pie, & More Mustard. The veining & the sentiment is heat embossed in gold. The cardstock is embossed with 2 CB embossing folders: Leafy Branch & Thanks. I ran my Krylon Gold leaf pen around the edges, wrapped the ribbon around the card front, & adhered a little leaf button to it.

Here is the very simple innies:

Oh, in case you haven't heard of Turducken, it's a turkey that is made with alternating layers of meat. There's a layer of turkey, a layer of duck, & a layer of chicken, etc... I call it Chucky! Doesn't it sound better than turducken???

Thank you for peeking today... and everyday :)
I'm off to gobble till I wobble!
Gotta go!

Thanksgiving Mini-me

Hi there friends,
I wanted to share this Thanksgiving project with ya. I'm so tickled with the way it came out! Plus it got the approval of my little one :) Here it is:

 I used the cake box from Bags, Tags, Boxes, & More cart on my Cricut to make the teepee. This made it very easy to create. I cut another piece of cardstock the same as the front, cut a slit into it, & folded the edges back (adhered it) so that it looks like the front of the teepee is open.

Here's a closer peek at Native American Mini-me (Tilda):

Isn't she adorable! I am so smitten with all the Tildas in this collection from around the world. She's colored with Copics. I took some blender solution & a piece of washcloth to give her clothes a more sueded look. I also made a little log for her to sit on :) Next to her I sprinkled some glittered leaves.

 At the top of the teepee, I tied a bow with the ribbon I wrapped around the box. I adhered a moon button to it & dangled some beads from the top give it a more Native American flair.

 Here's a pic of the side

& of the back:

I am ready to fill it with some yummy treats! Just slide the ribbon off & open the box- easy peasy! I may give this one to Jordan's teacher... or just keep it for myself :) We'll see.

Oh & guess what??? This little diddy qualifies for a few challenges! Yay!
Creative Card Crew- Let's Give Thanks
City Crafter- Thanksgiving project
Magnolia Down Under- make own embellies
Our Creative Corner- Thanksgiving/ An attitude of Gratitude
Paper Cutz Challenge- Thanksgiving
ABC Challenge- H is for Holiday

Wow! I think this is my all time record for challenges :)

Thanks so much for peeking once again! I am editing the pics for the paper bag recipe book so hopefully, I'll have that ready to share next.
Gotta Go!

Thankful Too- OCC Inspiration Challenge

Hi friends,
Today I'm sharing the other 2 thank you cards I made for the 3rd grade teachers. On the 1st card, the pumpkin was inspired by this week's OCC Inspiration Challenge here:

Here's my card:

The pumpkin was created with oval punches- inked & layered. I added a little ribbon scrap for the stem.


Here's the inside:

Here's the 2nd one:  

and the inside:

This pumpkin ribbon was in the Halloween ribbon section at Mike's---> uh huh, on clearance :) Again, both cards were made with the fall fabulous K&Co Tim Coffey Fall Collection papers & the stamp set is Three Little Words (SU!)

Thanks for peeking today! I'm off to catch up on some laundry- boooo :(
Gotta Go!